Hilsa Fish Breeding Grounds Shifting From Bengal to Gujarat Amid Climate Changes

Appeals court revives Ohio father's lawsuit over son's fatal police shooting

Ralph Isham filed a civil rights lawsuit after his son, Elijah Isham, was fatally shot by police. A district court initially dismissed the case over concerns about how it was filed without legal representation. The lower court had annulled the original complaint on that basis. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed that decision, holding that a case cannot be thrown out solely because it was filed without an attorney. The ruling allows the estate to pursue its claims against the officers involved.

Court rejects photocopied will in C$5.5m estate, which goes to charity

A woman's estate worth about C$5.5 million is set to go to charity after a court refused to accept a photocopied will submitted by a friend. The court ruled that the photocopy did not meet the legal requirements for validating a will. As a result, the estate will be distributed according to the woman's previously recognised wishes, which named a charity as beneficiary. The case highlights the strict formal requirements courts apply when assessing the authenticity of wills.

US sanctions Indian couple and nine firms over alleged Iran oil trade fraud

The United States has imposed sanctions on an Indian couple and nine companies, accusing them of involvement in fraudulent trade in Iranian oil. The measures target entities allegedly used to move Iranian crude in violation of American restrictions. Authorities framed the action as part of broader efforts to choke off Tehran's oil revenue. The sanctions generally freeze any assets held under US jurisdiction and bar American individuals and firms from dealings with the named parties.

Govt paves way for all Agniveers' absorption into armed forces